Job Summary 

Accountable for overall success of the daily pastry operations. Exhibits creative baking and decorating talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff in preparing quality and consistent pastries for all areas. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all pastry areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all pastry food preparation areas.

Job Description

• Develop innovative and enticing pastry menus in collaboration with the culinary team, considering current food trends, dietary restrictions, and guest preferences.
• Oversee all aspects of pastry production, including baking, plating, and garnishing, to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
• Create and refine original recipes for pastries, cakes, tarts, bread, and other baked goods, experimenting with flavors, textures, and techniques.
• Source and select the highest quality ingredients while maintaining cost control and minimizing waste.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, handling, and labeling of ingredients.
• Supervise and train pastry assistants, ensuring their growth, development, and adherence to the established standards of quality and consistency.
• Work closely with the Executive/Head Chef and other members of the culinary team to ensure a seamless integration of pastry offerings with the overall menu and dining experience.
• Monitor inventory levels of pastry ingredients and supplies, place orders in a timely manner, and maintain accurate records.
• Create visually stunning and appealing dessert presentations, demonstrating a mastery of artistic techniques and attention to detail.
• Adapt pastry offerings for special events, catering orders, and dietary restrictions, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.